Rethinking Harrison calls for renovation not demolition
The Gazette editors urge Cedar Rapids Community School District to pause demolitions at Harrison Elementary and pursue renovation or reuse. They note the August vote to tear down, the October affirmation, and a November bond defeat, urging inclusive input to rebuild trust and support for a renewed facilities plan.
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Chad Schumacher
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Marissa Payne
PPEL
Democrats Urge Iowa Caucus Debate on Health Welfare and Schools
A community letter urges participation in the Democratic caucus to shape policies from health care and insulin pricing to Social Security funding. It highlights past achievements under Obama and Biden, and invites neighbors to join at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss issues and priorities for Iowa.
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Biden
Jon Biden
Iowa
Play as Free Time Aims to Return Childhood Joy
Lenore Skenazy profiles Charles Brewer and Las Catalinas in Costa Rica where car-free streets and walkable plazas foster kids playing unsupervised. The piece argues play builds skills for communication, risk assessment, and resilience, urging neighborhoods to create play streets and block parties to revive kid freedom.
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America
Glenwood Park
Atlanta
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Halcyon
Las Catalinas
Costa Rica
Iowa senator calls to shield contraception right in caucus
State Sen. Liz Bennett urges Iowans to defend contraception amid national clashes over rights. She notes Supreme Court potential reversals, cites Dobbs implications, and criticizes Republican leaders while backing federal action and Iowa legislation to protect reproductive freedoms.
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